US Visa Photo Online
State Department and DS-160 compliant visa photo ready in under 2 minutes. 2×2 inch square, plain white background. Free preview before you pay.
Note: US visa photos use the same 2×2 inch (51×51mm) format as US passports. ID Wizard applies the correct format automatically when you select United States.
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Visa Types Covered
The 2×2 inch format applies to all US nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applications.
B1/B2
Business / Tourist visa
F1
Student visa
J1
Exchange visitor visa
H1B
Specialty occupation visa
O1
Extraordinary ability visa
L1
Intracompany transfer visa
K1
Fiancé(e) visa
EB-5
Immigrant investor visa
US Visa Photo Requirements 2026
All specifications follow US State Department guidelines (travel.state.gov).
Size
2×2 inches (51×51 mm) — square
Background
Plain white
Head height
1–1 3/8 in (25–35 mm)
Expression
Neutral or natural smile
Glasses
Not allowed
Recency
Taken within 6 months
Eyes
Open, looking at camera
Digital format
JPEG, min. 600×600 px
Glasses: No glasses are permitted in US visa photos — the same rule that applies to US passports since November 2016. Remove all eyewear before taking the photo.
How to Create Your US Visa Photo
Upload your photo
Selfie or portrait. Good light, front-facing, plain background. No glasses.
AI formats it
White background, square 2×2 in crop, biometric head position check.
Download & upload to DS-160
300 DPI JPEG — ready for DS-160 upload or print at home or a drugstore.
Frequently Asked Questions
US visa photos must be 2×2 inches (51×51mm) with a plain white background. Head height must be between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25–35mm). Neutral expression, eyes open and looking at the camera. No glasses. Taken within the last 6 months. These requirements apply to all nonimmigrant visa types including B1/B2, F1, J1, H1B, and O1.
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